Data Analyst

Reporting directly to the Director of Institutional Research, the Data Analyst is responsible for the collection, verification, and analysis of institutional data to support university-wide decision-making. This role focuses on transforming raw data from various campus systems into actionable reports and interactive dashboards. The Data Analyst plays a critical role in federal and state compliance (IPEDS), internal retention tracking, and supporting the University with data-driven insights into student success and faculty impact. This position is 100% grant funded for a 3-year period., * Leads the collection, analysis, and communication of institutional data to support informed decision-making, strategic planning, and institutional self-assessment.

• Assists the Director in preparing accurate and timely data sets for mandatory external reporting, including IPEDS, HLC, and the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD).
• Supports the design and maintenance of interactive data visualizations and executive dashboards (Power-BI) to monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Conducts regular audits of institutional databases to ensure data “cleanliness” and consistency across different departmental reports.
• Responds to internal requests for specialized data sets from University stakeholders.
• Collaborates on University projects to analyze the effectiveness of specific interventions and high-impact practices.

Do you have experience in Query management?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a Social Science field with a heavy quantitative emphasis.

• 2-3 years of experience in data analysis, preferably in a Higher Education or public sector environment.
• Experience in preparing various accreditation reports with regional and national agencies.
• Demonstrated experience using SQL for data retrieval and at least one major data visualization tool (Power-BI preferred).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, macros) and working knowledge of statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, or Python).
• Ability to translate technical data findings into clear, written summaries for non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of relational databases and experience reporting from large databases (e.g. basic SQL querying).
• High level of accuracy in data entry and reporting, recognizing that this data informs university funding and accreditation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook).
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Excellent written and verbal skills, including writing and editing research reports, creating charts and graphs with the ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Deep understanding of student privacy laws and best practices for handling sensitive institutional data.
• Ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines simultaneously while maintaining high standards of data validity., * Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Light work usually requires walking or standing to a signification degree.

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment.
• Very limited or no exposure to physical risk.